Dear colleagues, We are looking for a Predoctoral Researcher to join the KNOWPOLIS project (Knowledge for Policy and Policy Advisory Systems) at the Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI). The project, led by myself and José Real-Dato, explores how knowledge and evidence inform public policy-making. The position offers: • A 4-year fully funded contract (FPI - Spanish Ministry of Science). • PhD enrolment at the University of Barcelona (UB). • Integration into a vibrant, international research team at IBEI. We are looking for candidates with a strong interest in public policy analysis, governance, or science advice, and skills in quantitative or qualitative methods. Application deadline: 15th January 2026. More details and application: <https://www.ibei.org/en/knowledge-for-policy-evidence-and-participation-in-evolving-policy-advisory-systems-knowpolis_418684> <https://www.ibei.org/en/knowledge-for-policy-evidence-and-participation-in-evolving-policy-advisory-systems-knowpolis_418684> https://www.ibei.org/ca/vacancy-predoctoral-researcher-position-knowpolis-project_418693 Please feel free to share this call with master’s students or anyone who might be interested. Best regards, Laura Chaqués-Bonafont & José Real-Dato Principal Investigators, KNOWPOLIS Project Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (IBEI) Laura Chaqués Bonafont Director, Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals,IBEI Full Professor of Political Science Universitat de Barcelona www.q-dem.com https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0724-4871